Age composition in 2026:
| South Sudan | Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 37.09%4,612,432 | 38.63%2,261,574 |
| Working Age Population | 59.75%7,430,551 | 58.00%3,395,223 |
| Elderly Population | 3.16%393,057 | 3.37%197,156 |
In 2026, the median age is 20.0 years in South Sudan and 20.0 years in Liberia.
The total population of South Sudan is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 23,840,778.The total population of Liberia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 12,665,398.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of South Sudan will be 55.4%, and 5.91% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Liberia will be 54.6%, and 4.96% of the population will be elderly.
| South Sudan | Liberia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2056โ2100 | 2060โ2081 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2069 1 years later | 2068 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |